Question

What is subsistence agriculture? Mention any four characteristics of primitive subsistence agriculture. (CBSE 2011)

Answer 1

Answer:

when the farmers grow the crop for their own needs is known as subsistence agriculture.

1) it is done on small patch of land

2) this type of farming depends upon moonson

3) it is slah and burn type agriculture

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. this type of agriculture is practised on small patches of land with the help of primitive tools like how,dao and digging sticks.
2. this type of farming depends upon monsoons and natural fertility of soil and environmental suitability.
3. it is a 'slash and burn' agriculture. farmers clear a patch of land and produce crops for their sustenance.
4. when the soil fertility decreases,farmers shift to new area,clear forest by burning and again sow crops.